Confirmed with Link: Canucks Sign FWD Anri Ravinskis to 2-Year ELC

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Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Anri Ravinskis on a two-year, entry-level contract starting in 2025.26.

“Anri is a player our group has been watching closely this year in Finland and more recently at the World Hockey Championships in Sweden,” said Allvin. “Finding European free agents like Anri is a good way for our organization to improve its depth. We like his size and body type and look forward to helping him refine his skills and get used to the North American pro game.”

Ravinskis, 22, recently completed his second professional season playing in Finland, split between Ketterä (Mestis) and HPK (Liiga). He registered 21 points (8-13-21) and 10 penalty minutes in 23 games with Ketterä and 17 points (8-9-17) and 14 penalty minutes in 27 games played with HPK. He also suited up for three playoff games for HPK.

In 68 games across two seasons with Ketterä, the 6’3”, 201 lbs forward recorded 51 points (22-29-51), 38 penalty minutes, and a +13 plus/minus rating. He appeared in 16 playoff games for Ketterä, posting 10 points (7-3-10), eight penalty minutes, and a +7 plus/minus rating, winning a silver medal at the conclusion of the postseason.

Prior to his time in Finland, Ravinskis suited up for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), recording 54 points (29-25-54) and 39 penalty minutes in 98 games across two seasons. In 10 playoff games with the Armada, he accumulated four points (1-3-4) and six penalty minutes.

A native of Riga, Latvia, Ravinskis has represented his country on numerous occasions, including at the 2021 U18 World Championships, where he was named a Top 3 Player on the Team, the 2021 Division 1 Group A World Junior Hockey Championships, the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships, and the 2025 World Championships.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Anyone got a scouting report?

 

[Attack Vector]

Allvin finally starting to cook again!

 

[Vector]

Anyone got a scouting report?

Blake Price will.

 

[Vector]

Continuing the fine tradition of Latvians and the Canucks. Hell, even Rodrigo Abols eventually played in NHL games.

 

[wonton15]

Ronalds Kenins walked so Anri Ravinskis could run.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Do we still have Latvian posters around here?

 

[M2Beezy]

Finally. What was the delay in getting this done??!!

 

[VanJack]

An older prospect at 22--but basically a free asset. And a two year ELC doesn't represent much risk.

If nothing else, he could be a valuable 'add' to Abbotsford next season, who are poised to lose a lot of forwards over the summer.

Guys like Blais, Di Giuseppe and Khaira aren't likely to be back. And players like Karlsson, Sasson, Bains and Raty are 'waiver eligible' next season. So either they make the Canucks, or get exposed on the waiver wire.

 

[wetcoast]

Why?

 

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[Mr. Canucklehead]

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[Nucker42]

Seems like a big boy, always a fan of free prospects.

 

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[F A N]

Can he skate?

We actually have a relatively "rich history" with Latvian hockey players: Bluegar, Silovs, Irbe, Skudra, Vasiljevs, Kenins, Abols,

 

[ephmrl]

Can he skate?

We actually have a relatively "rich history" with Latvian hockey players: Bluegar, Silovs, Irbe, Skudra, Vasiljevs, Kenins, Abols,

Wish we drafted Eriks Mateiko last year

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

On EliteProspects, it looked like he was under contract to play in the Liiga again next season. Does this override that?

Would definitely be curious to see how he fares in Abbotsford.

 

[Vector]

On EliteProspects, it looked like he was under contract to play in the Liiga again next season. Does this override that?

Would definitely be curious to see how he fares in Abbotsford.

He most likely has an out clause.

 

[credulous]

He most likely has an out clause.

or they're loaning him back

 

[Tables of Stats]

League	Year	Games Played	Goals	Assists	Points	P/GP	PIM	+/-
QMJHL	'21 - '22	57	16	15	31	0.54	25	-8
QMJHL	'22 - '23	41	13	10	23	0.56	14	-14
U20 SM-sarja	'23 - '24	3	3	4	7	2.33	0	6
Mestis	'23 - '24	45	14	16	30	0.67	28	11
Mestis	'24 - '25	23	8	13	21	0.91	10	2
Liiga	'24 - '25	27	8	9	17	0.63	14	-3

With his size, if he can skate, he profiles as a player worth looking at in the AHL next season.

 

[LemonSauceD]

His skating looks pretty good to me? Like he has an explosive first couple of steps from what I’ve seen posted above.

 

[ManVanFan]

Seems like a big boy, always a fan of free prospects.

He looks fast.

 

[Tables of Stats]

By pure NHLe conversion between Liiga and the AHL, he profiles as a ~0.4 to 0.45 P/GP player. Think this past season's Tristen Nielsen, but with size and possible NHL upside.

 

[Siludin]

His old QMJHL profile has him at 190lba so it looks like he put on some weight if his EP profile is accurate.